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New bill could make outdoor dining permanent in Pa.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — On a busy day in downtown Gettysburg, visitors enjoyed the warm weather and some good food outdoors. Businesses are capitalizing on the pleasant atmosphere with more outside options. "Outdoor dining is vital for a lot of restaurants," said Peter Bales, general manager of The Upper Crust.
Mohegan Pennsylvania casino guest wins $642K jackpot
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Over the weekend, a guest at the Mohegan Pennsylvania casino won a blackjack jackpot worth nearly $650,000, according to a casino spokesperson. Officials with the casino tell 28/22 News this past Sunday, a lucky man from Plains Township hit it big at Mohegan Pennsylvania, winning a $642,000 jackpot. The jackpot […]
Pa. legislature votes to allow doorless Jeep driving
Pennsylvania legislators have sent a bill to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk that would allow owners of Jeeps, Broncos, and similar vehicles to drive without their doors attached. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Allegheny County, passed the state Senate last year and was given final approval by the House on Wednesday.
Pa. restarts plan to upgrade voter registration and election management systems
Upgrades will come in stages over a, at minimum, four year process. After a multi-year delay, the state is back on track to upgrade several software systems to manage election data like voter registrations, election-night reporting and campaign finance figures. The previous administration under Gov. Tom Wolf started the effort...
Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
Pennsylvania House passes historic marriage equality legislation
(WJET/WFXP) – A historic marriage equality legislation has been passed by the Pennsylvania House. On Tuesday, July 2, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2269 with a historic 133-68 vote. This passing marks the first time marriage equality legislation has been moved through a chamber of the General Assembly. HB 2269 amends Title 23, […]
Baker’s bill modernizing professional licensure standards/practices becomes law
WILKES-BARRE — Sen. Lisa Baker on Wednesday said Senate Bill 403 — now Act 32 of 2024 – resolves long-standing issues and updates critical provisions to align the law with current professional standards and practices. Baker, R-Lehman Township, said the legislation modernizing the Engineer, Land Surveyor and...
Senate passes bill that would benefit farmers, veterans
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bill that would benefit farmers, veterans and sportsmen in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate, according to Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). Senate Bill 916 was approved on Wednesday, July 3 and is headed to the governor for his signature. The bill authorizes farmers to make deliveries directly to homes using […]
Altoona police searching for shots fired suspect
UPDATE: Altoona police announced the suspect has turned himself in. ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department is searching for a suspect who they believe fired multiple shots. Police said that the suspect is believed to have fired multiple shots from a 9mm handgun around the 500 block of 2nd Avenue at 10:23 p.m. […]
Longtime Philly Sportswriter Howard Eskin Barred from Phillies, Sixers Facilities After Kissing Female Employee
Philly sportswriter Howard Eskin has been barred from Phillies and 76ers facilities for making unwanted advances to a female employee at Citizens Bank Park. The post Longtime Philly Sportswriter Howard Eskin Barred from Phillies, Sixers Facilities After Kissing Female Employee first appeared on Mediaite.
Annual Fourth of July parade held in Friedens
People gathered at the old IXL Creamery in Friedens in Somerset County Thursday morning to hold their annual parade. The tradition began in 1944 when a group of women whose husbands were fighting in the war wanted to get together to do something patriotic, and had their children decorate bikes and wagons to hold a parade.
Water tower emptied, water issues in Hanover area as crews work to repair water main break
Update: Repairs were completed to the water main on Thursday, and the emptied water tower has since been refilled, according to a release by Hanover Borough. There are no restrictions...
Canonsburg Hosts Pennsylvania's Second-Largest Independence Day Parade with Over 60,000 Attendees
In the heart of Pennsylvania, the town of Canonsburg swelled with patriotic fervor as thousands convened to witness a spectacle of American celebration, the second-largest Independence Day parade in the state, an event deeply intertwined with the town's fabric for over six decades, the sense of tradition palpable in every corner as empty chairs lined West Pike Street days before the extravaganza—a testament to the town's communal spirit and dedication to an anticipated yearly ritual, according to CBS News Pittsburgh.
'Emotions are raw:' Mother reacts to fine against area sanitation company in son's death
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The mother of a man killed when the sanitation truck he was working with crushed him is sharing her story, one day after the business that operated that truck was fined by a federal agency. “It was straight out of a movie,” says Kelly...
Deadly plane crash in Clinton County
Clinton County, Pa. — Early morning reports of plane crash in Clinton County have been confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Around 10:17 a.m. on July 4, a single-engine Cessna 172 crashed in a wooded area near South Allegheny Street, Woodward Township, Clinton County. According to the FAA, the pilot of the plane was the only one on board the aircraft. The pilot, a 17-year-old female, was pronounced dead...
Golf tournament announced in Blair County as a way to ‘paw’ it ‘foreward’
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A golf tournament, which aims to help connect those in need with a life changing companion, is on the way in Blair County. The annual “Service Paws Golf Tournament” is scheduled for July 17, starting at 11 a.m. with lunch and registration. At 12 p.m., the tournament will start and […]
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